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SUMMARY:RCL Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Link to book before Friday 13 February by 12pm: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2043154\nWe are delighted to welcome  two outstanding speakers to our next Rotary evening: \n  John Offenbach 📸\nA London-based photographer\, John Offenbach has built a career spanning commercial\, artistic\, and academic practice. Since the 1990s\, he has worked with major international brands\, exhibited in New York and San Francisco\, and received prestigious awards including D&AD and the International Photography Awards.\nHe is currently undertaking PhD research at the Royal College of Art\, in collaboration with Imperial College London. Alongside his creative work\, John has also completed remarkable charity swimming challenges\, including a crossing of the English Channel and a swim around Manhattan. \n Cristina Morbi 🏫\nCristina Morbi is a London-based landscape and architectural designer and environmental artist. She is the director of Maetherea\, a multidisciplinary practice exploring the intersection of public art\, landscape\, ecology\, and environmental design through site-specific installations.\nHer work has been exhibited internationally\, including at the Venice Architecture Biennale\, and she is also a lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL)\, where she focuses on landscape systems\, material experimentation\, and ecological design. \nTwo inspiring journeys\, bringing together creativity\, research\, and environmental engagement — we very much look forward to hearing from them. \nLink to book before Friday 13 February by 12pm: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2043154 \n\n 
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-meeting-tbc/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T123000
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Rotary Past District Governor David Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Rotary and World War 2 \nDavid Palmer joined the Rotary Club of Barkingside in 1982 and is a Past President.\nHe has held numerous District Offices and was District Governor in 2014-2015. His proudest achievement has been to be the first Cockney District Governor. \nHe is a Director of Fellowship House Governors Ltd\, which operated the District Offices at York Gate and now administers the funds from the sale of the York Gate property.  He is also a Trustee of the District Trust Fund\, and a major donor to Rotary Foundation. \nHe has represented the RI Director on 2 occasions. He became a Freeman of the City of London in 2007. \nBook here : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2043154
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-rotary-past-district-governor-david-palmer/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T140000
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Prof. Luis Franceschi
DESCRIPTION:  \nProf Luis G. Franceschi\, is the Assistant Secretary General of the Commonwealth. \nHe coordinates the Political\, Democracy\, Electoral\, Public-Sector Governance\, Good Offices\,\nRule of Law\, Judicial Transformation\, Human Rights\, and Countering Violence and\nExtremism work in the 56 member countries. He is also the Commonwealth Heads of\nGovernment Meeting (CHOGM) Conference Secretary\, and the Head of the Host Country\nTask Force.\nAs a thinker\, educator\, and writer\, he loves positive and disruptive innovation. \nHe specialises in judicial transformation\, comparative constitutional law and innovation in\nlegal education. He has been a legal advisor to several international and national\ngovernment agencies\, regional courts\, and legal advisor to the United Nations and the\nWorld Bank. \nHe sits on several boards and has been a Governing Council Delegate and the\nLegal Advisor to the President of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment\nProgramme\, where he co-drafted the UN Nairobi Declaration.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-prof-luis-franceschi/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260126T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260106T190851Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Evening event - Burns Supper
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY\, 26 JANUARY 2026  AT THE CHESTERFIELD MAYFAIR HOTEL   \n6.30 PM ARRIVAL FOR A 7 PM START   \n \nLink to book : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/1982370 \nPre-paid only event \nJoin us for one of our most cherished traditions as we celebrate the  birth of the renowned poet\, the bard of Ayrshire\, Robert Burns.  \nThis popular annual event features a piper\, a dancer\, Scottish songs\,  and a traditional three-course dinner\, with haggis\, neeps\, and tatties  as the main course; a vegetarian option is available.   \nEnjoy a complimentary wee dram of whisky for those who wish\,  and a reception drink on arrival.   \nPlaces are limited and will be offered on a first-come\, first-served  basis.  \nThank you for your support. We look forward to sharing this  wonderful evening with you.  
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-event-burns-supper/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260106T192652Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Robert Jobson - Royal Correspondent
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker is Robert Jobson\, best-selling author and award-winning Royal correspondent. \nLink to book in advance https://buytickets.at/rotarycluboflondon2/2004742 \nRobert Jobson is one of Britain’s leading royal commentators\, dubbed the “Godfather of Royal Reporting” by The Wall Street Journal. He is Royal Editor of the respected London Evening Standard and regularly appears on television as a royal expert. \nA best-selling author and award-winning correspondent\, he has been at the forefront of royal reporting for a quarter of a century.\nHe is Royal Editor of Australia’s top rated morning shows\, Sunrise and The Morning Show for the 7 network and New Zealand’s TVNZ Breakfast One.\nIn the UK he is a regular on screen expert for ITV Daybreak\, Sky News\, Channel 5 and the BBC. In America he is royal contributor for NBC’s Today Show. He is also royal contributor to America’s prestigious Forbes magazine and Forbes.com.\nThe author of 8 books\, he is an accomplished guest lecturer for Cunard Insights programme and a regular on the after-dinner speeches circuit.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-robert-jobson/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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SUMMARY:RCL Ten Pin Bowling Social Night
DESCRIPTION:🎳 Social Evening – Lane 7 Victoria\n\nFollowing the success of our social evenings at Flight Club\, The Matthiesen Gallery\, and the Tower of London in 2025\, we are delighted to invite you to our first social event of 2026. \nJoin us for an enjoyable evening featuring Two games of ten-pin bowling at Lane 7 Victoria\, SW1E 6SQ \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to participate in other activities like mini golf\, darts and shuffleboard. You can find more details about the venue and activities here: https://lane7.com/venue/london-victoria/ \n\n💷 Cost £22 per person for two games of bowling\nDrinks\, food\, and other games are at your own cost \n\n👥 Who can attend?\nThis event is open to all:Rotarians\, Rotaractors\, and visitors interested in Rotary are very welcome. \n\n🗓 Booking details\nPlease book by: Tuesday 13th January 2026 before 6pm \nBooking link:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2008402 \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Stuart Castledine📧 s_castledine@btinternet.com📞 077 689 77 875
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-ten-pin-bowling-social-night/
LOCATION:Lane 7 Victoria\, Lane 7 Victoria\, SW1E 6SQ\, London\, SW1E 6SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T123000
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DTSTAMP:20260104T180546Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Past President Day - Rotary Club of London
DESCRIPTION:Link to book in advance https://buytickets.at/rotarycluboflondon2/2004742 \nDoug Wills will be our speaker \n \n  \nDoug Wills is Editor Emeritus of the Evening Standard and The Independent. He was previously Managing Editor of the Evening Standard for 15 years\, 10 of those as Group Managing Editor including for the Independent. \nDoug trained in journalism with Thomson Regional Newspapers in Berkshire\, went on to be the political correspondent for the Western Daily Press in Bristol before rejoining Thomson newspapers in a number of roles including features editor\, chief sub editor and Deputy Editor. He moved to London to join the Mirror Group helping to launch the London Daily News as Assistant Editor (production). \nDoug is former President of the Society of Editors and currently a board member and hon treasurer\, is chair of London Press  Club. Doug was President of the Rotary Club of London in 2023-24 and is a Rotary International representative for the Commonwealth. He is currently assisting Rotary International and the Commonwealth on environmental projects. \nDoug in the current Master of the The Stationers’ Company\, the City of London Livery Company for the Communications and Content Industries
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-doug-wills/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Seamus Grant
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeamus Grant – Major Gifts Officer RI Europe Africa Office\, Zurich\nSeamus was born and raised in Derry on the north coast of Ireland. He left Ireland to study at\nSheffield Polytechnic\, South Yorkshire which became Sheffield Hallam University while he was\nstudying there\, leaving with a BA in Communications Studies.\nSeamus has always been interested in community co-operation and after working and volunteering in\nthe Credit Union movement for 17 years in Leicester\, north Nottingham and Ilkeston\, he took on a\nproject development role with the University of Leicester for 9 years. \nSeamus has been working with The Rotary Foundation since April 2023 focusing on Major Giving in\nthe 24 Districts that cover Rotary Great Britain & Ireland (Zones 19a and 20). He works with the\nEndowment & Major Giving Team and the Regional Foundation Chair to better inform Rotarians on\nthe amazing projects and programmes that the Foundation operates\, stewarding the current Donors\nand to bust some of the misinformation and myths that have built up regarding the Foundation!\nSeamus is particularly keen to promote Bequest giving to the Foundation Endowment to ensure the\nsame level of Global and District Grants for generations to come. \nSeamus is a member of the Rotary Club of Leicester Impactor Group\, which focuses on combating\nfood poverty\, assisting with local children’s play facilities and domestic abuse accommodation\nservices and promoting health initiatives in Africa and the UK.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-seamus-grant/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251215T143000
DTSTAMP:20251009T073222Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Christmas Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Time to celebrate Christmas together on Monday 15 December \nTime : 12 noon till 2.30pm \nincluding 3 course meal\, Salvation army band and Singer Grace O’Malley\, Tombola\, Auction. \nPre-paid Booking only : https://buytickets.at/rotarycluboflondon1/1863423/share/52fa8f66e672bb491203cf4b8b976bcb \nRef: XMAS your name \n 
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-christmas-lunch-2025/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251208T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251208T140000
DTSTAMP:20251204T145703Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - His Excellency Mr. Ivan Romero Martinez - Ambassador of Honduras to the UK
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday\, 8th December 2025\, for a rare opportunity to hear\ndirectly from the Dean of London’s Diplomatic Corps\, a statesman with one\nof the most impressive careers in international diplomacy. His insights into\nglobal affairs\, leadership\, and international cooperation promise to be\nexceptional and inspiring.\nHis Excellency Iván Romero Martínez\nAmbassador of Honduras to the Court of St James’s and Dean of the\nDiplomatic Corps\nWe are honoured to welcome Ambassador Ivan Romero Martínez\, one of the\nmost senior and respected diplomats in London\, to speak to the Rotary Club\nof London.\nAmbassador Romero-Martínez has over 50 years of diplomatic experience\,\nrepresenting Honduras around the world — including Spain\, Egypt\,\nMorocco\, the Dominican Republic\, Jamaica\, Haiti\, Colombia\, Belgium\, the\nNetherlands\, Luxembourg\, the United Kingdom\, Sweden\, Denmark\, Finland\,\nNorway and Ireland.\nHe has also held several of the most prestigious multilateral positions\,\nincluding:\nAmbassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (New\nYork and Geneva)\nAmbassador to the European Union (Brussels)\nDeputy Permanent Representative to the Organisation of American\nStates (OAS) \nAt home\, he acted as Special Adviser to the President of Honduras with the\nrank of Secretary of State\, directing his country’s foreign policy at the highest\nlevel.\nHis international leadership has included roles such as: \nVice-President of the UN General Assembly\nPresident of the International Coffee Organisation (ICO)\nPresident of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation\nVice-President of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) \nAmbassador Romero-MartíHis nez holds degrees in law and social sciences\,\nas well as a PhD in international relations. He has further studied\ninternational law and integration politics at Johns Hopkins University\,\ninternational commerce at the Centre of Comparative Studies in Buenos\nAires\, and European integration at the University of Brussels.\nHe is also a distinguished author on matters of justice\, international law\, and\ntreaties\, and has been honoured by governments and institutions\nworldwide.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/his-excellency-mr-ivan-romero-martinez-ambassador-of-honduras-to-the-uk/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251201T140000
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Lord Mayor City of Westminster
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URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-lord-mayor-city-of-westminster/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251124T143000
DTSTAMP:20251106T110119Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - International Men's Day
DESCRIPTION:For the First Time Ever — The Rotary Club of London Celebrates International Men’s Day!\nWe’re delighted to announce that\, for the very first time\, the Rotary Club of London will be celebrating International Men’s Day with a special lunch meeting on Monday\, 24 November 2025. \nJoin us as we come together to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of men and boys in our communities\, promote positive conversations about wellbeing and masculinity\, and support initiatives that make a real difference. \n✨ Reserve your place now: Book your ticket here \n  \n4 inspiring speakers \n\nHis Excellency Paul Andrew Gomez – High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Court of St. James’s and Northern Ireland\nHon. Alderman Mushtaq Lasharie\, CBE – Chairman\, Third World Solidarity\nBrigadier Tim Waugh\, CBE – Rotarian & Former Senior Officer\, British Army and NATO\nDr George Chak Man Lee\, PhD & MA (Cantab) – Associate Fellow\, University of Oxford – School of Global & Area Studies.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-international-mens-day-2025/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20251009T073659Z
CREATED:20250909T115156Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Evening Meeting - Stanley Leverton Day - Chairman of the Board Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland
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URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-meeting-stanley-leverton-day/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251110T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20251009T073436Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Sir Bob Neill KC (Hons) FRSA
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URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-sir-bob-neill-kc-hons-frsa/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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